The Life of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan. Its Romance and Reality: How an Humble Lad Reached the Head of an Army. The Career and Achievements of This Masterly Leader of Men in Battle; Realistic Descriptions of the March, Raid, and Charge of the Horsemen; and Graphic Sketches of Other Great Cavalry Leaders.
Providence, Rhode Island: J.A. & R.A. Reid, 1888. Hard Cover. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #2350993
Front hinge repaired by previous owner (not professionally, but relatively neatly), owner bookplate on front endpaper.
445 pp. 8vo. Original light olive cloth, gilt titles, burgundy decorations. Illustrated with engravings, including an image of General George Custer. Philip Henry Sheridan was a Union general during the American Civil War who, under the command of Ulysses S. Grant, won several significant victories against Confederate forces. He also fought in the Great Plains Indian Wars, and though they continued until after his death, his efforts during this conflict helped protect Yellowstone National Park, and he was promoted to General of the Army in the year of his death (1888).
Price: $50.00